procto-

== English == === Alternative forms === proct- (before a vowel) === Etymology === From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek πρωκτός (prōktós, “anus”). === Prefix === procto- Dealing with the rectum and anus; anorectal; sometimes also the distal colon. Hyponyms: ano-, recto- Coordinate term: colo- ==== Derived terms ==== == Italian == === Alternative forms === protto- (uncommon) === Etymology === Borrowed from Ancient Greek πρωκτός (prōktós). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌprɔk.to/, /prok.to/ Hyphenation: pròc‧to-, proc‧to- === Prefix === procto- (medicine) procto- === References === === Further reading === procto- in Treccani.it – Sinonimi e Contrari (2003), Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana procto- in Treccani.it – Enciclopedia Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana